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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 215.46 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 215.46 and 115.12 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 215.46 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/215.46 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 215.46 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 24,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804.02/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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